Addiction Corner

If one member of the family under functions, the other members will over function.

Chemical Dependent Family is a system. When addictions exist in a family, there is an imbalance in the family system. Every family member plays a role in the dysfunction even if is only one member the one that is chemical dependent or has other kind of addictions.

• Use of addictive behaviors to cope with feelings of anger and conflicts within the family.
• Use of addictions to escape emotional pain tied to childhood trauma
• Tendency to blame others instead of accepting responsibility. The child has a pattern of oppositional defiance behaviors A pattern to impulsive addictive behavior
• A history of acting out at least two in two self damaging areas (e.g. spending money, sexual activity, internet pornography, reckless driving, shop lifting)
• A pattern of substance use leading to social isolation
• A pattern of verbal or physical abuse

Do you or your family has one of these symptoms? Call today to set an appointment.

Laura Martin-Wolf, LPC, LCDC
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor that is highly trained to develop a comprehensive treatment for addictive behaviors.

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